Nanosys is looking for several Chemical Manufacturing Technicians who will be responsible for supporting the group?s production of quantum dots including performing distillations and synthetic chemistry following standard operating procedures. Most of the chemistry is done in glove boxes or air-free environments.

Job Summary

Performs routine manufacturing operations for the production of commercial products. Complies with all Safety, Health and Environmental policies. Complies with all company Quality policies. Operates production equipment according to SOPs. Performs manufacturing activities of full scope including but not limited to work functions in Quantum Dot Synthesis, Blending and Packaging. Participates and contributes to continual improvement efforts. May assist with the execution of validation and qualification protocols. May assist with in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications.

Essential Functions

Adhering to and actively support corporate Employee, Health & Safety polices.
Identifying, reporting and participating in recommended improvement or corrective action on safety and environmental problems.
Participating in Employee Health & Safety audits, site meetings, and group discussions.
Performing daily production of commercial or development products according to production plan.
Assessing workload and adjust time to complete work within timelines needed to meet production plan and customer demands.
Working with all site staff as needed to support various projects.
Demonstrating positive teamwork, assisting fellow team members in completing work when necessary to meet deadlines.
Assisting in performing and properly documenting assigned calibrations and preventive maintenance according to schedule.
Maintaining, labeling and properly first-in-first out Raw Material, In Process or Finished Goods inventories according to established procedures.
Communication of process deviation.
Improving knowledge and skills through training.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To be considered for this position, you must possess a High School diploma or equivalent education. At least 3 years in a laboratory environment is required. Chemistry beyond high school level is a plus. Must have good organizational and time management skills as well as the ability and desire to learn new skills.

Additional Requirements Include:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.
Must show a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.
Ability to take direction from multiple sources, and manage time to meet daily testing needs as well as satisfy longer term commitments to project support.
Ability to multi-task is essential for success in this position.
Should be very detail oriented.
Good documentation skills, including written and oral communication is necessary. Must demonstrate good teamwork.
Must show a commitment to best laboratory and manufacturing practices.
Must maintain satisfactory attendance at work facility, to include timeliness.
To support plant operation must be available and willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends and afterhours.
Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands include: walking, standing, sitting, use of hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear, lift up to 40 pounds, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distant vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe and area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Must be capable of climbing step stool to reach items at heights above 7 feet. Must be able to physically stand for up to one hour. Must be able to safely wear necessary personal protective equipment in designated areas i.e. lab coat, safety glasses. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Work is mainly performed in a laboratory environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work with toxic or caustic chemicals.